{"product_id":"a-linear-systems-primer-paperback","title":"A Linear Systems Primer - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003ePanos J. Antsaklis\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAnthony N. Michel\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on a streamlined presentation of the authors' successful work \u003cstrong\u003eLinear Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, this textbook provides an introduction to systems theory with an emphasis on control. The material presented is broad enough to give the reader a clear picture of the dynamical behavior of linear systems as well as their advantages and limitations. The emphasis throughout is on \u003cem\u003etime-invariant\u003c\/em\u003e systems, both continuous- and discrete-time. For full coverage of \u003cem\u003etime-variant\u003c\/em\u003e systems, the reader is encouraged to see the companion book \u003cstrong\u003eLinear Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, which contains more detailed descriptions and additional material, including all the proofs of the results presented here. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on a streamlined presentation of the authors' successful work \u003cstrong\u003eLinear Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, this textbook provides an introduction to systems theory with an emphasis on control. The material presented is broad enough to give the reader a clear picture of the dynamical behavior of linear systems as well as their advantages and limitations. Fundamental results and topics essential to linear systems theory are emphasized. The emphasis is on\u003cem\u003e time-invariant\u003c\/em\u003e systems, both continuous- and discrete-time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey features and topics: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Notes, references, exercises, and a summary and highlights section at the end of each chapter.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Comprehensive index and answers to selected exercises at the end of the book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Necessary mathematical background material included in an appendix.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Helpful guidelines for the reader in the preface.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Three core chapters guiding the reader to an excellent understanding of the dynamical behavior of systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Detailed coverage of internal and external system descriptions, including state variable, impulse response and transfer function, polynomial matrix, and fractional representations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Explanation of stability, controllability, observability, and realizations with an emphasis on fundamental results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Detailed discussion of state-feedback, state-estimation, and eigenvalue assignment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Emphasis on \u003cem\u003etime-invariant\u003c\/em\u003e systems, both continuous- and discrete-time. For full coverage of \u003cem\u003etime-variant\u003c\/em\u003e systems, the reader is encouraged to refer to the companion book \u003cstrong\u003eLinear Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, which contains more detailed descriptions and additional material, including all the proofs of the results presented here.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e* Solutions manual available to instructors upon adoption of the text.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Linear Systems Primer\u003c\/strong\u003e is geared towards first-year graduate and senior undergraduate students in a typical one-semester introductory course on systems and control. It may also serve as an excellent reference or self-study guide for electrical, mechanical, chemical, and aerospace engineers, applied mathematicians, and researchers working in control, communications, and signal processing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso by the authors: \u003cstrong\u003eLinear Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e, ISBN 978-0-8176-4434-5.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 517\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.17 x 6.32 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 25, 2007\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42722747777087,"sku":"9780817644604","price":161.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0105\/8226\/1823\/files\/399397a35ff7de684f0daa8f0bae01c3.webp?v=1765096811","url":"https:\/\/dhl-adrianne.myshopify.com\/products\/a-linear-systems-primer-paperback","provider":"BBB","version":"1.0","type":"link"}